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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

British Motor Yacht Show: A Resounding Success
British Motor Yacht Show: A Resounding Success
Thursday, 23 May 2024

The 11th British Motor Yacht Show, which ended on 19 May, proved to be a resounding success with a record number of exhibitors, boats, and attendees.

More incidents responses than 2023 for RCR already
More incidents responses than 2023 for RCR already
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major incidents in the first three months of this year, than it did for the whole of 2023.

LEGENDARY J CLASS RELAUNCHED
LEGENDARY J CLASS RELAUNCHED
Thursday, 23 May 2024

One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts returns to the water after historic multi-year restoration.

Everything You Need to Know About a Circumnavigation
Everything You Need to Know About a Circumnavigation
Thursday, 23 May 2024

Oyster Yachts invites sailors and adventurers alike to ask their hottest circumnavigation questions to a panel of circumnavigators and bluewater sailing experts at a live Q&A session discussing the Oyster World Rally.

Make a splash at Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs
Make a splash at Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

With the weather getting warmer and a bank holiday weekend and half term approaching, it’s a great time to take the plunge and embark on a water adventure at Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs.

THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
THE PUIG WOMEN’S AMERICA’S CUP TROPHY PRESENTED IN BARCELONA
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The trophy for the inaugural Puig Women’s America’s Cup has been presented by Puig at the Fundació Joan Miró.

June 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
June 2024 BoatBid - Open for Entries
Monday, 20 May 2024

Are you thinking about selling your boat?

Chance discovery of “animal VC” announcement for Britain’s only POW dog
Chance discovery of “animal VC” announcement for Britain’s only POW dog
Monday, 20 May 2024

The official announcement awarding the “animal VC” to the only dog ever to be officially registered as a British prisoner of war has been discovered at The National Archives.

Aldridge wins statement silver in final pre-Paris test
Aldridge wins statement silver in final pre-Paris test
Monday, 20 May 2024

Marseille-bound Ellie Aldridge secured a statement silver medal at the Formula Kite World Championships following another consistent performance in Hyeres.

Raceboat for Auction
Raceboat for Auction
Monday, 20 May 2024

If ever you’ve dreamed of joining the exclusive band of powerboat racers who take on each other and the ocean to campaign these sea monsters in some of the most daunting races on the planet, now is the time to attend The London Concours Life...

Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power on-board British America’s Cup yacht
Sir Jim Ratcliffe provides the pedal power on-board British America’s Cup yacht
Sunday, 19 May 2024

INEOS Chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe joined Sir Ben Ainslie as a cyclor onboard INEOS Britannia’s flying America’s Cup race boat which is capable of reaching speeds of 100Km/h.

Spectacular mile-long flotilla finale for RNLI lifeboat festival
Spectacular mile-long flotilla finale for RNLI lifeboat festival
Sunday, 19 May 2024

As the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, more than 40 rescue vessels, including both current and historical RNLI lifeboats as well as international boats, have come together to form a flotilla m...

INEOS Britannia christens AC75 race boat “Britannia” at naming ceremony in Barcelona
INEOS Britannia christens AC75 race boat “Britannia” at naming ceremony in Barcelona
Saturday, 18 May 2024

INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record racing for the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd in the 37th America’s Cup, has christened its AC75 race boat “Britannia” at an official naming ceremony in Barcelona. The event was led by ...

Steering the Course 2024 shines the spotlight on pathways to the Olympics for women in sailing
Steering the Course 2024 shines the spotlight on pathways to the Olympics for women in sailing
Friday, 17 May 2024

This year’s Steering the Course, World Sailing’s global women’s sailing festival, kicks off today with the spotlight firmly focused on the Olympic pathways available in coaching, officiating and sports administration.

MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure
MDL Marinas achieves highest Cyber Essentials Plus certification for its digital infrastructure
Thursday, 16 May 2024

MDL has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government backed scheme to validate businesses that operate at the highest level of cyber security.

British Marine announces the launch of the inaugural ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’
British Marine announces the launch of the inaugural ‘Apprentice of the Year Award’
Thursday, 16 May 2024

British Marine has announced the launch of the brand-new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award, set to be one of the many highlights at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September).

Chichester restaurant wins ‘Best Casual Dining’ for Sussex region
Chichester restaurant wins ‘Best Casual Dining’ for Sussex region
Thursday, 16 May 2024

A restaurant nestled next to Chichester Marina has been crowned the ‘Best Casual Dining’ venue in the Sussex region in the Muddy Awards 2024.

Happy Centenary event for Jack Chippendale
Happy Centenary event for Jack Chippendale
Wednesday, 15 May 2024

There was a real party atmosphere recently at the top of Fareham Creek and even the sun decided to join in the festivities by giving Fareham Sailing & Motorboat Club a rare visitation on this otherwise wet and miserable spring.

Ancasta to present stellar line-up at the British Motor Yacht Show
Ancasta to present stellar line-up at the British Motor Yacht Show
Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Yacht brokerage firm Ancasta is showcasing a stellar line-up of yachts from a selection of world-leading brands at this year’s British Motor Yacht Show, taking place at Southampton’s picturesque Swanwick Marina.

PlainSailing.com’s Sailing Holiday Photo Competition 2024
PlainSailing.com’s Sailing Holiday Photo Competition 2024
Wednesday, 15 May 2024

There’s a massive €1,250 prize up for grabs for the best sailing holiday photo of the year – courtesy of PlainSailing.com!

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